Mon. 5:30pm: First indictment issued by Steubenville special grand jury

October 7, 2013

STEUBENVILLE - Attorney General Mike DeWine today announced that the first indictment has been issued in the special grand jury reviewing whether additional crimes were committed regarding the Steubenville teen rape case.

William Rhinaman, 53, of Mingo Junction, was indicted by the grand jury on the following counts:

- Tampering with Evidence, a third-degree felony

- Obstructing Justice, a fifth-degree felony

- Obstructing Official Business, a second-degree misdemeanor

- Perjury, a third-degree felony

The charges against Rhinaman are related to his position as an employee of Steubenville City Schools in the area of information technology.

"This is the first indictment in an ongoing grand jury investigation. Our goal remains to uncover the truth, and our investigation continues," DeWine said.